Autumn is around the corner...!

THIS ISSUE: We prepare for our Annual Summit, held in conjunction with the Rideau Trail’s45th Anniversary and the 200th Anniversary of the host city of Perth. We announce the 14th Annual Hike Haliburton festival, highlight the Maitland Trail's "El Camino de Sinuoso Rio Maitland" event, and update you on next month’s Ontario Hiking Week! Also, Arc'teryx celebrates its new Yorkville Mall store location during the 'Style by Night' event, and new training opportunities are available on our online Course Calendar.

As always, stay happy and healthy in the great outdoors, hikers. We wish you Happy Trails!

Hike Ontario 2016 Annual Summit

Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2016

The Hike Ontario Summit is THE EVENT to celebrate trails and hiking across the province of Ontario. Held in Perth this year to celebrate the 200th anniversary of that scenic and historic town, we will also be celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Rideau Trail, one of Ontario’s oldest and most scenic trails.

Hike Haliburton Festival

Hike Ontario is proud to once again be a supporting sponsor to one of Canada’s largest hiking festivals! Held this year from September 22-25, there will be over 75 guided hikes, entertainment, food and surprises around every corner. Don't miss your opportunity to experience this great event.

Ontario Hiking Week

October 1-7, 2016

During the first week of October (1-7), Hike Ontario sponsors Ontario Hiking Week - an annual province-wide event. With a wide variety of trails for hikers of all ages and levels of skill, Hiking Week in Ontario is a great time to experience our amazing natural heritage.

The early autumn season is a great time to go on hiking. The foliage is a stunning array of colours, the mild daily temperatures and cool nights limit the number of bugs encountered, and the land is alive with wildlife preparing for winter.

Every year, many different trail & hiking clubs host free guided hikes all over the province. We encourage every Ontarian to "lace up your shoes, get outside and take a hike"!

Arc'teryx to open store at Yorkville Mall

The newest Arc'teryx store is opening in October 2016 and will be participating in the 'Style By Night' event on Thursday, Sept. 22nd, 2016. It will take place at the Yorkdale Mall location, from 6:00pm-10:00pm. There will even be product demos, great deals, "Giant Jenga", and even free prizes!

Upcoming Training Courses

Did you know you can view all of Hike Ontario’s public training courses on our online Course Calendar? Whether you’re interested in the introductory ‘Safe Hiker Program’, aspire to guide others as a ‘Certified Hike Leader’, or wish to expand your skills to ‘Wilderness Hike Leader’ – we have you covered.

To see all the future training courses that will be offered in the next 3 months, be sure to check out our website HERE.